Audio/video commerce application architectural framework
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1. A method of tracking audio or video content comprising:
- decoding a first forensic identifier in a digital watermark, the first forensic identifier being associated with a forensic database; and
decoding a second forensic identifier, the second forensic identifier being associated with a content user.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an inventive architectural framework for use in audio/video commerce applications. In one embodiment, message types are used in different applications. These applications may be conceptualized as falling into three classes: 1) broadcast monitoring, copyright communication, copy/play control, file verification, and PC connected e-commerce; 2) forensic tracking, content monitoring, and asset management; and 3) set-top box connected e-commerce.
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11 Claims
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1. A method of tracking audio or video content comprising:
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decoding a first forensic identifier in a digital watermark, the first forensic identifier being associated with a forensic database; and
decoding a second forensic identifier, the second forensic identifier being associated with a content user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A digital watermarking method comprising:
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providing a plurality of digital watermark layers, where each of the layers comprises a separate message; and
embedding the plurality of digital watermark layers in content. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. A broadcast monitoring system comprising:
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digitally watermarking a content item, the digital watermark including a content identifier, a distributor identifier and a broadcaster identifier related to a broadcaster of the advertisement, wherein each of the identifiers is provided as a distinct digital watermark layer; and
associating the content identifier with at least some information related to the content item. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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obtaining audio or image content;
steganographically encoding auxiliary information in the audio or image content, wherein the auxiliary information refers to an on-line resource that includes usage rights associated with the audio or image content; and
distributing the steganographically encoded audio or image content.
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